Role In Soc Flashcards
(14 cards)
. 1. Q: Does the Royal Family still have political power today?
A: No, they no longer hold political power but play an important symbolic and social role.
- Q: What are three key roles the Royal Family plays in modern society?
A: They support charitable work, engage in diplomacy, and help shape modern British identity.
- Q: How did King George VI and Queen Elizabeth show moral leadership during WWII?
A: They stayed in the country, visited bombed areas, and stood with the public as symbols of courage.
- Q: What did Queen Elizabeth say after Buckingham Palace was bombed?
A: “I can now look the East End in the face.”
- Q: How did Princess Diana challenge social stigma in 1987?
A: She shook hands with an HIV/AIDS patient without wearing gloves, sending a message of compassion.
- Q: Why was Princess Diana’s action significant at the time?
A: It helped shift public attitudes and reduce stigma around HIV/AIDS.
- Q: What role did Queen Elizabeth II play in the Commonwealth?
A: She was a symbolic leader who strengthened diplomatic and cultural ties through visits to member nations.
- Q: What does the Royal Family symbolize today?
A: Moral leadership, resilience, and a continued connection to national and global communities.
- Q: Why is the Royal Family still considered relevant without political power?
A: Because of their symbolic influence, charitable work, and unifying presence in society.
- The Royal Family no longer holds _________ power in modern Britain.
Answer: political
- During World War II, King George VI and Queen Elizabeth became symbols of _________ and resilience.
Answer: courage
- After Buckingham Palace was bombed, Queen Elizabeth said, “I can now look the _________ in the face.”
Answer: East End
- In 1987, Princess Diana shook hands with an HIV/AIDS patient without _________.
Answer: gloves
- Queen Elizabeth II served as the symbolic head of the _________, helping to strengthen diplomatic ties.
Answer: Commonwealth
